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Essex MP Priti Patel becomes fifth to declare Tory leadership bid
Dame Priti Patel has said she will stand to be Tory party leader, making her the fifth Conservative MP to throw her hat in the ring. She joins Mel Stride, Tom Tugendhat, neighbouring Essex MP James Cleverly and Robert Jenrick in the race to replace
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East tunnel at the Dartford Crossing to CLOSE both nights this weekend
As a heatwave approaches this weekend, there will be closures at the east tunnel of the Dartford Crossing, which links Dartford in Kent and Thurrock in Essex. The closures will impact both the west and east tunnels, potentially causing disruptions
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Maher pleased with Blues' trialists against Gillingham
SOUTHEND United boss Kevin Maher had praise for his trialists following Saturday’s pre-season friendly with Gillingham at Roots Hall. Maher brought midfielder Rafferty Pedder and goalkeeper James Hillson off the bench during the second half of
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Shrimpers boss Maher explains Crowther's absence against Gillingham
SOUTHEND United defender Adam Crowther missed Saturday’s pre-season defeat to Gillingham due to a groin injury. The centre-back watched on from the directors box as the Shrimpers were beaten 3-1 at Roots Hall. And Blues boss Kevin Maher confirmed
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Tonight’s winning National Lottery numbers revealed - have you won?
The National Lottery Lotto numbers for draw 2984 on Saturday July 27, 2024, have been drawn. They are: 3, 25, 27, 33, 40, 45. The bonus ball is 58. After nobody won the main prize on Wednesday, tonight’s jackpot sits at £4m. Tonight’s National
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What are the odds of winning The National Lottery in the UK?
The National Lottery is played by millions of people across the UK with around 70% of those aged 18 and over participating regularly. While many take part in the hopes of winning the jackpot, most are unaware of the actual odds. If you play
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How to randomly generate National Lottery numbers if you hate picking
The National Lottery is played by millions of people across the UK but many find the prospect of choosing their six numbers daunting. The numbers you pick have a huge bearing on what and how much you can win after any given draw. If you tend
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Blues boss Maher reacts to pre-season defeat against Gills
SOUTHEND United boss Kevin Maher was among those confused by the manner of Gillingham’s opening goal at Roots Hall today. The League Two side broke the deadlock in bizarre fashion when Jack Nolan’s header was adjudged to have crossed the line.
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Max Whitlock admits pommel qualification in Paris is a ‘huge relief’
MAX Whitlock described his “crazy” relief after the double defending champion successfully negotiated the qualifying round for the Olympic men’s pommel competition at the Bercy Arena in Paris. Whitlock, who is competing at his last Games, scored
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Police renew appeal to find wanted man last known to be in Basildon
ESSEX Police have renewed an appeal to locate a man who was last known to be in Basildon. The force is searching for Kenny Hughes, 33, who is wanted on recall to prison. An original appeal from the police was put out earlier this month, after
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Crash on M25 leads to road closure and emergency services presence
EMERGENCY services have closed a section of a busy South Essex motorway following a crash – leading to delays for motorists. Essex Police is currently at the scene of a serious collision on the M25. Officers were called to a section of the
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Match report: Blues suffer first defeat of pre-season campaign
SOUTHEND United returned to Roots Hall with a 3-1 defeat against Gillingham this afternoon. The Shrimpers hosted the League Two side in their first home fixture since April. But it was the Gills who triumphed as Kevin Maher’s side suffered
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Basildon man threatened with knife during early morning robbery
A MAN was threatened with a knife in an early morning robbery. Police were called to Cherrydown East, outside Trafford House, in Basildon, just before 4am, today, July 27, after reports of a robbery. The victim was approached by two men who
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Universal Credit and PIP claimants to receive early DWP payment next month
Universal Credit, PIP, and other benefit claimants may find their payments affected by the bank holiday next month. Monday, August 26, is a bank holiday, meaning payments from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) won’t be made on this day
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Who is Andrea Spendolini-Sirieix? Team GB Olympic diver with a famous dad
First Dates star Fred Sirieix is part of the BBC’s commentary team for the Paris Olympics but he’s not the only one of his family in the limelight. His daughter Andrea Spendolini-Sirieix is representing Team GB in the diving team but who is she
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Blues run rule over two more trialists against Gillingham
SOUTHEND United have added two more trialists to their squad for this afternoon's pre-season friendly with Gillingham at Roots Hall. Midfielder Rafferty Pedder is part of the Shrimpers squad for the game along with goalkeeper James Hillson.
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Drivers warned as major road near south Essex rail station to close for five nights
PART of a busy Benfleet road is set to close for five nights next month. Castle Point Borough Council said on Facebook that Ferry Road will shut from August 12 to August 17. The affected road is towards the roundabout. The closure will
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Chancellor Rachel Reeves 'could delay £9bn Lower Thames Crossing'
The Chancellor could officially delay some major capital projects on Monday - including the £9bn new Lower Thames Crossing - when she is expected to tell Parliament that the Conservatives left Labour with a dire spending inheritance, including a £20
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Matchday live: Blues beaten 3-1 by Gillingham at Roots Hall
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Meet the five pups of the week at Basildon's Dogs Trust in need of forever homes
Here are the five adorable pups of the week at Basildon's Dogs Trust who are in need of loving forever homes. Amber, an Akita Amber (Image: Dogs Trust Essex (Basildon)) Amber is a one-year and nine-month-old Akita who came to the rehoming
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Could you pass the British Citizenship Test? Take the quiz to find out
Britain is the "country of Shakespeare, Churchill, The Beatles, Sean Connery, Harry Potter, David Beckham’s right foot, David Beckham’s left foot, come to that" - but how well do you know the UK? If you were born in Britain, you might feel fairly
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Busy south Essex road to shut and five other new public notices this week
A BUSY road in Benfleet closing for five nights is among the latest public notices this week. Ferry Road, in Benfleet, will be closing from its junction with the High Street for five nights from Monday, August 12. The closures will be in place
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New Basildon town centre police hub 'inundated' with people in its first week
POLICE bosses say they have been “inundated” with people seeking help at a new community hub set up to tackle crime in Basildon. The hub opened at the Eastgate shopping centre, opposite the food court, in a bid to help police build stronger relationships
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Benfleet man hit on the head and robbed of quad bike by masked attacker
A MAN'S quad bike was stolen after he was hit on the back of the head in a daylight robbery. Police officers were called to Brook Road, in South Benfleet, following reports of a robbery last Tuesday at about 1pm. The victim was riding a quad
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Man seriously hurt after having plate ‘thrown at his head’ in Benfleet pub attack
A MAN has been left with “life-changing” injuries after a plate was thrown at his head in a pub. The incident took place at the Hoy and Helmet pub, in High Street, Benfleet, on July 6 at about 9.30pm. Police have only just revealed details
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ROAD CLOSED: Police on scene of serious crash in south Essex
ESSEX Police are on the scene of a serious crash in Billericay involving a motorbike and a car. Police officers were called to Botney Hill Road shortly before 8am this morning ( July 27) following reports of the collision. The road remains
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I’m a first-time new build buyer – my story isn’t horrifying, it's life changing
Myself and my partner recently bought our first home, a brand spanking new build – some may tut (and even give us the odd eye-roll like I used to do) for buying a “characterless” property, but it’s changed our lives and now I get it. People buying
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What to expect and who to watch as day 1 of the Olympic Games gets underway
On the opening day of the Olympic Games in Paris, 14 gold medals are up for grabs with athletes from a variety of sports competing today (July 27). The first Olympic champions at Paris 2024 will be crowned at Chateauroux Shooting Centre, around
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Listed: Potential sites for new homes in Castle Point as consultation launched
This week, Castle Point Council launched a consultation on the “Issues and Options” phase of creating a local plan for the borough. The council insists that all sites shown are identified as “potential sources of development only” and are “not
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'It’s going to be swamped' - Fears over changing face of Basildon town centre
THE grand plan for the future Basildon town centre will include more than 1,000 flats and new restaurants alongside the new cinema, but residents still worry about a lack of shops, infrastructure and affordable homes. The long-awaited £26.7million
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£1.9million lagoon on Southend seafront branded 'stinking pool of green slime'
A £1.9million lagoon on Southend seafront has been branded a “stinking pool of green slime” - but the council insists it is a “natural occurrence”. Philip Miller, owner of Adventure Island, filmed the state of the Three Shells Beach Lagoon, posing
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Call for 24/7 public toilets in Southend as shortage is 'putting residents off'
PEOPLE “won’t leave their homes” because of the stress of trying to find a public toilet in Southend, it has been claimed. Green Party member, Simon Gittus, is leading calls for more toilets to be installed after claiming a shortage is putting
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Lakeside Shopping Centre to host free Summer of Sports event
Lakeside Shopping Centre will host a free five-week Summer of Sports event, featuring a multitude of activities for both adults and children. The event kicks off with a launch show, filled with dynamic performances from dancers, gymnasts, and freestylers
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UK ticket-holder wins £24 million EuroMillions jackpot
A UK ticket-holder has won the £24 million EuroMillions jackpot in Friday’s draw, the National Lottery has said. The winning main EuroMillions numbers were 04, 19, 23, 35, 37 and the winning EuroMillions Lucky Star numbers were 04 and 08. The
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Step inside this amazing new home right on the Essex coast
A MODERN home on the Essex coast with more than 10 acres of land and views of a beautiful channel is on the market for just under £1.5million. The four-bedroom detached house in East Mersea Road boasts 3,300 sq ft of living space and has been
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Cat owners urged to look for symptoms of 'serious' disease affecting their pets
A vet has urged cat owners to look for the symptoms of a 'serious' disease that could be affecting their pets. In a world of constant adverts and advice to ease our own digestive issues, you'll be forgiven for thinking that gut problems are something
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New seafront charity event raises £20k for families fighting childhood cancer
Hundreds of children scooted, cycled, or walked, along the seafront in an inaugural event to raise money for a south Essex charity. The Goslings event, organised by cancer support charity Gold Geese, raised more than £20,000 in an effort to aid
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A look back: The devastating fires that ripped through the iconic Southend Pier
The iconic Southend Pier has a history marked by several significant fires, which have had a considerable impact. The first major fire at the Southend Pier occurred on October 8, 1959. Destroyed - Smoke coming for the end of the pier (Image
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Most and least expensive streets in south Essex revealed - from £80k to £2million
The most and least expensive streets across south Essex to buy a home have been revealed as part of a new study. With its easy travel links to London by two railway lines, alongside quiet countryside contrasting bustling town and city centres offering
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New mobile climbing wall hits streets of Southend ahead of Paris Olympics
A new mobile climbing wall has been travelling the streets of Southend, just in time for this year’s Olympics. Southend’s own rock climbing gym, Indirock – located inside the Victoria shopping centre – secured a grant from the UK Shared Prosperity
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Businessman has appeal dismissed for bright and colourful arcade signs in Southend
THE owner of a Southend seafront arcade could be forced to tear down “big, bright and colourful” signs despite a desperate appeal to the Government. A planning inspector has now rejected John Remblance’s appeal over the sign - emblazoned with Circus
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The GPs rated hardest (and easiest) to get on the phone across south Essex
New data has revealed which GP surgeries in south Essex have the highest and lowest rated receptionists. As part of the 2024 GP Patient Survey, residents were sent questionnaires and asked to rate their practice’s reception and administrative team